Bücher von Sharon Struth

Germany's sparkling Rhineland is the perfect place for a fresh start . . .Warming people's hearts with true accounts of kindness is what columnist Anna Kelly does best. But no one knows the private misery she endures in her abusive marriage. Still, leaving is difficult-until a deeply personal bequest from a beloved elderly neighbor compels Anna to travel to Germany. There she begins an unexpected adventure of paying it forward that will take her far from her complicated life in Brooklyn.Arriving in the historic and picturesque city of Mainz, on the breathtaking Rhine River, Anna settles in at a cozy guesthouse filled with colorful residents. But fulfilling her task will require the help of a translator and knowledgeable guide.Josef Schmitt will gladly shuttle the American visitor around if it distracts him from his dark thoughts. Ever since a serious accident sidelined him at the local excursions company, he's been unable to forget the pain he caused or forgive himself. Now, accompanying Anna on her mission takes them both to surprising places-and they just may find the courage to truly set themselves free. . .Praise for Sharon Struth"Struth has a gift for layering stories within stories while keeping them all connected."-Library Journal"Struth is an author to watch!"-Laura Drake, author of RITA-award winner The Sweet Spot"Sharon Struth writes a good story about love and loss. She knows her characters and has a path she wants them to take." -Eye on Romance"The plot is refreshing and will definitely keep the reader turning page after page."-Fresh Fiction

In Italy, the best attractions are always off the beaten path . . .   Mamie Weber doesn’t know why she survived that terrible car accident five years ago. Physically, she has only a slight reminder—but emotionally, the pain is still fresh. Deep down she knows her husband would have wanted her to embrace life again. Now she has an opportunity to do just that, spending two weeks in Tuscany reviewing a tour company for her employer’s popular travel guide series. The warmth of the sun, the centuries-old art, a villa on the Umbrian border—it could be just the adventure she needs.   But with adventure comes the unexpected . . . like discovering that her entire tour group is made up of aging ex-hippies reminiscing about their Woodstock days. Or finding herself drawn to the guide, Julian, who is secretly haunted by a tragedy of his own, and seems to disapprove any time she tries something remotely risky—like an impromptu scooter ride with a local man.   As they explore the hilltop towns of Tuscany, Mamie knows that when this blissful excursion is over, she’ll have to return to reality. But when you let yourself wander, life can take some interesting detours . . .   Praise for Sharon Struth   “Struth has a gift for layering stories within stories while keeping them all connected.” --Library Journal   “Struth is an author to watch!” --Laura Drake, author of RITA-award winner The Sweet Spot   “Sharon Struth writes a good story about love and loss. She knows her characters and has a path she wants them to take.” --Eye on Romance   “The plot is refreshing and will definitely keep the reader turning page after page.” —Fresh Fiction   “A great plot, and it’s very well written. It comes with a strong recommendation and is worth picking up for a nice treat.” –RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars